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CONTRACEPTION

of the womb due to incomplete coitus (see also p. 69).

Such incomplete coitus may, of course, be due to a variety of procedures on the part of the married pair, but though sometimes mere ignorance of normal procedure is the cause, this is relatively rare. The incomplete coitus in one form or another is generally due to mistaken and incorrect attempts at controlling conception.

Nyström[1] pointed out long ago that the so-called "sex coldness" of women would not exist if they were correctly and ardently wooed, and if those who did not desire children used sensible contraceptive measures instead of coitus interruptus.

McDonagh[2] goes so far as to say, "Another very common cause of sexual neurasthenia is coitus interruptus, a continued practice of which may even lead to dementia."

This subject is treated more fully on pp. 69 et seq.

It should not be forgotten that in normal coitus properly performed, the orgasm of the woman is of direct assistance toward

  1. ↑ Nyström, A. (1907), "Das Geschlechtsleben und seine Gesetze," Eighth Edit. See p. 177.
  2. ↑ McDonagh, J. E. R. (1915), "The Biology and Treatment of Venereal Diseases." See p. 480.

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